This Girl Talks Money

Money can’t buy happiness, or so the old saying goes, but the truth is money *can* give you certain freedoms that can make life easier and I would argue - happier too. What’s your take? Fact or fiction? ⬇️ #moneycantbuy #moneycantbuyhappiness #financialwellbeing #moneytalks #financiallyfree

The average cost of attending a wedding in 2023 stood at… £1045 per person 🤯 according to American Express - up 18% from 2022. From accommodation to outfits to gifting, celebrating your favourite friends & family can be pricey. And if you’re in your late 20s or 30s, you might know that familiar feeling that your holiday budget & annual leave are disappearing 💸 Then add destination weddings into the mix and those costs can skyrocket 🚀 So let’s get frank: what do you think is a reasonable amount to spend attending a wedding? ⬇️ #destinationwedding #weddingguest #weddingbudget #weddingabroad #financialplanning

💸 BARE MONEY 💸 Our career paths impact so many aspects of our adult lives so each week, I’m speaking to a lovely person about their career journey, spending insights & their words of wisdom for their future selves. This week, I speak to a Chief People Officer in Surrey, earning £100k. I’d love to know - is budgeting essential to your life and do you enjoy doing it, or do you fly by the seat of your pants? PS. If you want to write your own Bare Money, message me! #baremoney #thisgirltalksmoney #moneytalks

You’re in the right place 💸 In case we haven’t met, I’m Ellie, financial wellbeing author, speaker & first time mum 👋🏽 This corner of the internet is here to talk about all things money, work & motherhood and to give you the knowledge & confidence to take control of your financial future 💃🏽 Follow @thisgirltalksmoney for all the need-to-know tips on surviving wedding season financially & more 💒 #thisgirltalksmoney #weddingseason #weddingbudget #weddingguest #destinationweddingguest #financialwellbeing

If you’re ready to get ahead with money, you need to save this 💸 What else would you add? Follow @thisgirltalksmoney for more financial wellbeing tips #thisgirltalksmoney #financialwellbeing #savingshacks #moneytalks

Your reminder that two things can be true at the same time ⬇️ The grass may feel greener at times but there isn’t an ‘easy’ option. Whether you’re a stay at home parent or employed, both roles involve sacrifice, and of course have financial implications. A 2023 study found that the unpaid labour of ANY parent - stay-at-home or otherwise - tops 100 hours per week… so whichever way you look at it, it’s a serious job in itself. I want to know, how do you feel about the perception and narrative around SAHP vs employed parents? 👇🏽 #sahp #stayathome #workingmums #thisgirltalksmoney

💸 BARE MONEY 💸 Our career paths impact so many aspects of our adult lives so each week, I’m speaking to a lovely person about their career journey, spending insights & their words of wisdom for their future selves. This week, I speak to an Executive Support Assistant in Leeds, earning £37k + bonus. I’d love to know - when you earn more can you save more, or do you find it difficult to live within your means at any level? PS. If you want to write your own Bare Money, message me! #baremoney #thisgirltalksmoney #moneytalks

Let’s get into childcare options ⬇️ We all know that in the UK, childcare costs can be eye watering and it’s not always straightforward to figure out what makes most sense… You need to find the right childcare solution for you, based on your budget *and* your needs as a family & as you enter different stages, alternative solutions might make more financial sense. I’m curious to know which option you have chosen, along with how you came to the decision! ⬇️ #childcare #childcarechoices #navigatingchildcareoptions #moneytalks #thisgirltalksmoney

7 months out vs 7 months in 👶🏽 This week is maternal mental health week & it just so happens that baby J turns 7 months today - aka the same length of time I was pregnant 🤯 There’s plenty of content discussing maternal mental health when you get home with your baby. Yet ironically, that’s been the smoothest part of my motherhood mental health journey so far. As I’ve said before, I’m not going to write out my blow by blow experience for public consumption right now (I have a therapist for that). But mentally, the last weeks of my pregnancy pushed me further than I knew I could possibly handle. And all that was before neonatal. You know those memes that are relatable only to millennials? There are tonnes of little things that only preemie parents will understand. You become part of a club no one really knows exists until you’re in it. And it’s a club you’d never choose to be part of, yet it’s the most incredible and awe inspiring club to be in at the same time 🤍 I have so much to say but for now, here are a couple of invaluable resources that helped me in case you or someone you know finds yourself with a preemie or in neonatal care 🍼 @blisscharity @miraclemoonuk @dearnicumama

I never imagined that I’d own a business, be my own boss and become a published author… Even when I started TGTM, I didn’t have a grand plan. In fact, the direction of the business has pivoted and evolved countless times ➿ And it’s so easy to forget to stop & look at where you are and what you’ve achieved. To focus on the next step. So after an amazing morning with some inspirational people in this space, I’m taking pause to reflect on my own journey and I want to know… What are you proud of that you’ve achieved? #femalefounder #founderjourney #careerstory #financialfreedom #thisgirltalksmoney #moneytalks

💸 BARE MONEY 💸 Our career paths impact so many aspects of our adult lives so each week, I’m speaking to a lovely person about their career journey, spending insights & their words of wisdom for their future selves. This week, I speak to a Software Project Manager in Portsmouth, earning £54,850. I’d love to know - do you believe in the old adage ‘health is wealth’ or do you get caught up in the grind? PS. If you want to write your own Bare Money, message me! #baremoney #thisgirltalksmoney #moneytalks

What I wish I’d known when I started👇🏽 I’ve been on the female founder journey for a few years now & there’s a LOT I’ve learned… If you’re navigating your own journey - whether you’re a business owner or side hustler, what do you wish you’d known? If you’re hoping to be your own boss one day, what do you want to know? Share your wisdom below 💸 I’ll go first 👋🏽 find your community. Working *for* yourself doesn’t have to mean *by* yourself! #femalefounder #herstory #moneytalks #thisgirltalksmoney #founderstory

Here’s what you need to know 👇🏽 If you’re earning a healthy amount but you never quite feel like you’re a step ahead with money, this might be why 👀 What else did I miss? What other money habits do we need to ditch to keep our finances healthy right now? #moneytalks #thisgirltalksmoney #moneyhacks #financialwellbeing

It’s true that the perspective shift of parenthood is seismic, and it impacts your relationship with money too. Whilst raising kids is a costly pursuit and budgeting is key, it also makes you realise what’s important, and just how quickly time passes. For me, becoming a mum has forced me (sometimes uncomfortably) to lean into the season I’m in - my little boy won’t be little for long, and the words ‘the days are long but the years are short’ ring true. So my biggest lesson so far is that there are seasons to work and push on, and seasons to go easier on yourself and enjoy the time you have with your kids. I know he will grow quickly and won’t always need me this much - and that will be the time I can put a lot of energy back into work, but for now, I’m trying to practise what I preach and appreciate a slower pace. Does this resonate for you? Are you conditioned to keep pushing ahead in your career? #moneytalks #moneyformums #parenting #financialwellbeing #newmumlife